Civil Rights Commission Praises Carter Enforcements
The Civil Rights Commission lauds the Carter administration for improved civil rights enforcement in 1977 but warns unemployment among blacks remains the worst since World War II. It criticizes housing policies and urges faster action on minority and women economic progress while noting progress in political participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Rights Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Departments of Justice and Health, Education and Welfare
Carter
Hundreds of clues offered in Kansas strangler case
Wichita police report hundreds of tips after the B T K Strangler claims seven murders since 1974. Police Chief Richard LaMunyon says a 30 member task force is sifting leads with no breakthrough. A 1974 Joseph Otero family slaying and four possible suspects are under review, including Kathryn Bright, 20, killed in April 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wichita, Kan
Richard LaMunyon
LaMunyon
Joseph Otero
LaManyon
Kathryn Bright
Economic benefits from anti-pollution drive cited
Washington report says fighting air and water pollution costs Americans about 187 dollars per person in 1977 but yields benefits including more jobs and lower health and property costs. CEQ economist Dr. Edwin Clark notes 2.1 percent of GNP spent on pollution control and 280,000 jobs created, with net inflation impact under 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Edwin Clark
Council On Economic Quality
Council
CEQ
Clark
Richard Hoard
Environmental Industry Council
Nixon
Defense spending costs jobs study claims losses from increases
A UPI report notes Senator Edward Kennedy cites a study by Michigan's Public Interest Research Group arguing that every 1 billion dollars more in defense spending costs about 11,600 jobs. The report attributes the losses to the capital intensive nature of military production.
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Washington
Marston accused of trying to halt GOP kickback probe
Former U S Attorney David Marston faced charges from James Schwartzman that he attempted to kill a 1970s corruption inquiry in Montgomery County tied to kickbacks for officials with contracts. Marston denied the claims, calling the probe unfocused while Schweiker backed him.
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Philadelphia
UPI
U.S
David Marston
Richard Schweiker
R-Pa
Marston
James Schwartzman
Montgomery County
District of
Pennsylvania
Carter
Schwartzman
Dick Schweiker
Alan Lieberman
Internal Revenue Service
Robert Curran
Georgia widow sixth murder victim in Wynnton spree
In Columbus Georgia an elderly widow Mildred Dismukes Borom 78 was found strangled by a Venetian blind cord the sixth victim in a Wynnton district series targeting women over 60 living alone Police said she probably died Saturday and was found Sunday as another neighbor aged 70 fought off a masked attacker two blocks away without a sound from the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ga
Mildred Dismukes Borom
Wynnton
J. Donald Kilgore
Kilgore
Mrs. Schwob
U S influenza threat from Russian flu grows in weeks
CDC influenza expert says the Russian flu could reach epidemic levels in the United States within weeks based on Soviet experience. First U S cases were January 19 in Cheyenne Wyoming, with spread to at least ten locations by last week.
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Atlanta
UPI
Soviet Union
Walter Dowdle
National Center For Disease Control
United States
Cheyenne
Wyo
CDC
Pacific
Dowdle
Trade Bureau Meeting Feb 21 at Cherry Burrell Plant
The International Trade Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting on February 21. A 5:30 p.m. plant tour of Cherry Burrell will be followed by a social hour and dinner at the Sheraton Inn. Cherry Burrell officials will discuss sales in the Soviet Union and Saudi Arabia.
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Trade Bureau
International Trade Bureau
Cherry-Burrell
Sheraton Inn
Soviet Union
Saudi Arabia
Bridge players discuss defense signals and play strategy
An exchange on defensive signaling in bridge notes that experts may invent partner signals. The dialogue describes a matchpoint scenario where East with diamonds seeks help, while South weighs discarding tactics and running trumps to force ten tricks. A separate crime report cites a burglary at John Farrote's home with a microwave, stereo, coins, cameras missing.
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Oswald
Alan
East
South
Honor bonuses in rubber bridge explained
A Carolina reader asks why honor bonuses exist in rubber bridge. The answer lies in tradition dating to whist and the tendency to avoid ending the practice, keeping honor bonuses as a customary element of the game.
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Carolina
St Matthew’s Upset St Patrick’s In Parish League Final
St Matthew’s defeated St Patrick’s 38 32 to win the Parish League Girls Basketball Tournament at LaSalle. Carol Bader scored 22 for St Matthew’s while Ann Hanson had 18 for St Patrick’s. St Jude’s beat St Pius 38 29 in the consolation final with Jennifer Upah scoring 20. Trish Morin added 14 for St Pius. Immaculate Conception earned the sportsmanship trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew’s
St. Patrick’s
LaSalle
Carol Bader
Ann Hanson
St. Pat’s
St. Jude’s
St. Pius
Jennifer Upah
Trish Morin
Immaculate Conception
Cedar Rapids angler wins with 5/2-pound carp at Fisheree
Jim Hayes of Cedar Rapids caught the largest fish, a 5 1/2 pound carp, at the North Linn Fish and Game Club Fisheree at Camp Wapsie Sunday. About 1,500 attendees fished, with top prizes awarded for the largest in each class including Jane Peterson for a 1 1/2 ounce bass and others for crappie bluegill bullhead and more.
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Jim Hayes
Cedar Rapids
North Linn Fish and Game Club
Camp Wapsie
Hayes
Corp
Jane Peterson
Alburnett
Don Satchett
Center Point
Jeff Vanourney
Central City
Norman Schabacker
Winthrop
Barr stars for Cedar Rapids boxing team
Barr 156 pounder Jim Barr led Cedar Rapids boxing with weekend wins over John McMurray of Jane Boyd Community House and Marty Glynn of Dubuque. Teammates Rich Ryan and Steve Eden also won their 178 pound bouts. Vince Brown 119 pounds won as Jane Boyd boxer. Jane Boyd teammates Lynell Smith and Kevin Wilson also scored victories. CR Boxing Team hosts matches Sunday at Teamster Hall.
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Des Moines
Jim Barr
Cedar Rapids
Barr
John McMurray
C.R
Jane Boyd
Dubuque
Marty Glynn
Rich Ryan
Steve Eden
Ryan
John Bubbles
Boone
Eden
Tim Green
Vince Brown
D.M. Eastside
Ted Brown
Lynell Smith
Joe Jiminez
D.M. Westside
Kevin Wilson
Marty Pitz
Teamster Hall
Knock wins senior men in Strauss Memorial Races at Lake Como
Don Knock of Cedar Rapids won the senior men division at the Strauss Memorial Races on Lake Como St Paul Minn. Greg English finished second in that division and set an Eastern Minnesota track record of 1 18 5 for 800 meters. Kevin Korsmo also of Cedar Rapids placed second overall in junior boys and set a 800 meter age group record of 1 27 2. Hawkeye Club sent 23 skaters and Northwood Club three. Don Hoover Kayla Korsmo and Dennis Knock earned top finishes in various youth divisions. Jeff Bradley of Davenport won intermediate boys in West Allis skating meet.
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Don Knock
Cedar Rapids
Lake Como
St. Paul
Minn
Greg English
C.R
Minnesota
Kevin Korsmo
Hawkeye
Northwood
Don Hoover
Kayla Korsmo
Dennis Knock
Jeff Bradley
Davenport
West AlliseWts
Denver ends Trail Blazers 44 game home streak
Denver beat Portland 103 101 ending Portland's 44 game home winning streak and snapping its 32 game regular season run. The loss halted Portland's long run at home and shifted momentum in the NBA matchup.
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Portland
Denver
Trail Blazers
Linn County CETA Plan Modification and Public Hearing
Public notice reports a Linn County Iowa CETA modification request to increase funds from 667690 to 734478 under Title I of the 1973 act. A public hearing is set for March 6 1978 at 7 30 p m in the Linn County Department conference room to discuss milk fee changes and related regulations with copies available at the Health Department and Planning Office.
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Linn County
Iowa
Ceta Consortium
Ceta Planning
SGA
Second Street
S.E
Cedar Rapids
Ta P Lanning
T Department
Center Faint Rd
Linn Sung Eee
Linn County Health Department
Center Point Rd
Cedar Rapds
Notice of Pending Hearing and Tax Deed Redemption
Notice covers two Linn County Iowa matters. First, seizure of Barrow brand knife in Cedar Rapids on February 6 1978 and instructions to file claims for return within 30 days with hearing set. Second, redemption period for tax deed on lot in Cedar Rapids with ninety days to redeem from service of notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.L. Fluegel
Linn County
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Codery
Linn Cunty
2Nd Avenue S.E
Cedarapids
First Avenue Corporation
Notice of Seizure and Claim Procedure in Marion Case SZ 78-0278
Case SZ 78-0278 records seizure at 102 35th Street Marion Iowa during an arrest without warrant by Marion Police. Property includes 1 oz Marijuana. Claims for return must be filed with a Magistrate within five to thirty days. failure leads to disposition under Iowa law. Judgment dated February 8, 1978, at 8:30 a.m. by Kenneth L. Perry Jr, Clerk of District Court.
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Iowa District Court
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Barlow
First Avenue Bridge
Iowa
Kenneth L. Perry
District Court
35Th Street
Marion
Marion Police Department
Kenneth L. Perry Jr
Lowa
4Th Street
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Truman
Martson
GOP
Georgia
Cedar Rapids Briefs
Novak
14Th Ave
Jack Shepherd
32Nd St. NE
Lincoln
Lake Hubert
Margie Fletcher
Iowa Glass Depot
6Th Ave
Paul Harris
Percy Harris
Bever Ave
University of Chicago
Abram L. Harris
Dick Osing
Foundation II
Cafe
Shiloh
Oswald Jacoby
Alan Sontag
John Farrote
26Th St. SE
Town House
AllCar
MoPar
Handler
Second Avenue
7Th Street
Akyy
West
St. Matthew's
Fisheree
C.R. Boxers
Beithent Bont
Cedor Rapids
Mary J. Browne
2Nd Avenue
Lake Improvement Company
Lake Improvementompany
Raymond E. Keeppel
Ernest F. Pence
5 Peoples Charitable Trust Fund
Peoples Bank and Trust Company
3Rd Avenue
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
FDIC
Maurice E. Baringer
Max
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